How genetics and social games drive evolution of mating systems in mammals
Traditional explanations for why some animals are monogamous and others are promiscuous or polygamous have focused on how the distribution…
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Early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia
Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional…
Why Few Vets Say Raw Dog Food is a Good Idea
As more people embrace clean-eating diets and cut out processed foods in an effort to be healthier, they’re also putting their dogs on…
Ceva launches new range of skincare products for cats and dogs
The range comprises four products: Calm, Seb, Pyo and Care. All four contain a new active ingredient derived from Ophiopogon japonicus called…
Develop biosecurity program with feral swine in mind
Feral swine are a threat to livestock health and agricultural lands. It is estimated that feral swine, considered an invasive…
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences describe 71 new species in 2019
In 2019, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 71 new plant and animal species to our family tree,…
For controlling tsetse flies, fabric color matters
Tsetse flies infest an estimated 10 million square kilometers of sub-Saharan Africa and their bites transmit trypanosome parasites that cause…
Why polar bears at sea have higher pollution levels than those staying on land
As the climate changes, myriad animal populations are being impacted. In particular, Arctic sea-ice is in decline, causing polar bears…
Uncovering how endangered pangolins, or ‘scaly anteaters,’ digest food
The endangered Sunda pangolin, or “scaly anteater,” is a widely trafficked mammal, prized in some cultures for its meat and…
A new early whale, Aegicetus gehennae, and the evolution of modern whale locomotion
A newly discovered fossil whale represents a new species and an important step in the evolution of whale locomotion, according…